Next Men Up presents a new podcast, hosted by two guys on the internet. We'll talk sports weekly, crack jokes, and make increasingly worst shot-takes.
It is the most unpredictable of times in the NFL, where the lack of useful preseason games gives us some of the sloppiest and harrowing football of the year.
Season Greetings!!! As we kick into gear we hit you with a full season prediction and a general vibe check on the teams angling for a playoff run. In a stacked AFC which teams fall just short of a playoff campaign.
We're back from the everlasting offseason just in time for Jim Irsay to pick an Orca over his own star RB. Should you pay RBs? Everyone has seen the evidence, but the truth gets murky when it's your own team.
Well guys we went hard this draft day and it is obvious. Excuse the chaos and say hello to our quick fire and immediate reactions to what proved to be a very very weird 1st round. Who are the winners and losers in a night that was filled with surprises?
It's time to make our final predictions with how the first round of the NFL Draft will go. And boy is this draft just weird and full of mystery. Which team is moving up for a QB, will 5 QBs actually go, will the Eagles draft a RB? So many more questions, and infinite scenarios.
This morning we deliver the "What We Would Do Mock." This is the for fun mock we do every year before we make our actual predictions.
The long awaited QB episode is here, and boy are we excited. Who is the number 1 QB really? How high can Anthony Richardson really climb? Which of these QBs are falling? Is there a Brock Purdy among the lot? Everything and more in what proves to be an exceptional class.
We are sprinting towards the finish line as we talk about the absolute stellar defensive line talent on full display in this class.
Before the main course you must eat your vegetables. In what are the two worst classes of the draft are there any glimmers of hope among these safeties and linebackers?
In what can possibly go down in history as the best goddamn Corner class we have ever scouted, we break down the lion's share of Day 1-2 talent. Listen and be amazed in the quality of NFL players walking through the door.
Every year John cracks open a beer and dissects the burliest of men college football has to offer. Come witness the truth from the OL master himself.
In a shocking twist, this TE class may end up being the deepest in the draft. If you need a TE, rejoice because the future is secure. We bring you 5 TEs who all have the potential to be a team's No. 1, and a couple of honorable mentions that are just on the edge.
In John's world where each RB isn't worth the pick they came in, does Bijan move the needle? Are there any RBs here who can match the unexpected results of Dameon Pierce or Tyler Allgeier? And most importantly are there any RBs after Bijan worth taking?
Draft Season has officially begun on the Objectively Wrong Podcast. Today we give you the WR group that fails to drive headlines. Is their depth in a class with such a weak Day 1 talent?
We are back, and my god look at the time we are later than the White Rabbit. We hit the Panthers-Bears trade, and why Ryan Poles settled for too little. Then we go over the major free agent signings for each team. And yes, the draft coverage is coming soon to a speaker near you.
In what promises to be a fun matchup, what will happen first...Patrick Mahomes break the MVP curse, or will Chris Simms finally give Jalen Hurts the respect he deserves?
After Divisional Weekend we have a strong final four, but let's forget about the winners for a week. Instead we focus on what each Divisional loser can do to fix their teams. Are the Bills and Cowboys doomed? Will the Giants have room to add to their roster after Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley get paid?
John takes control as we examine the first round of playoffs. Will the Chargers rebound from their brutal playoff exit? What's next for Tom Brady? And how should the Giants approach this offseason with both Daniel Jones and Saqoun Barkley needing new deals?
With the holiday season officially behind us, and with life finally allowing us to breathe...WE ARE BACK. Catch up with us, because the NFL decided to cram all the news over Christmas Dinner.
In a very special holiday episode, we give you a side of nonsense. Enough football has been played this year, its time to take a trip into the absurd. What would you do if Henry Cavill's Superman came knocking on your door? Join us as we do our best James Gunn impression and kill the Man of Steel faster than DC Studios ever could.
In the last serious episode of the year, we take a look at the likely playoff teams, and which teams, if any, can make a late arrival.
After a short and long break (just go with it), we allow football to come back into our lives.
For thanksgiving you know what we do, spend an entire episode wondering if there is anything at all to be grateful for as a Raiders fan now and in the near future.
Sitting in the corner, sipping tequila, Abtin stares at the man who has hurt him his whole life. An old 14 year old with a bowl cut, white shirt and pants stained with the sweet and sour tang of PF Changs. Where did it go wrong?
At this point every team knows if they are for real, and it's time to make the last push towards a championship. Which moves actually took a step towards that?
Recorded before the trade deadline, we examine the trades already made and sit on our GM chairs.
Howie Roseman has guided the NFL into the twilight zone. In a world where Daniel Jones and Zach Wilson win football games. A world where Geno Smith is a top 10 QB. While John trains his pole climbing skills, Abtin sits and wonders when the light will shine on his face again.
This season's foundation is already showing its fair share of cracks as numerous stars and role players fall into the deep abyss that is the IR. Which teams can rise from the Meadow Land Turf, and which have already grown fond of the taste of gravel?
In a world where anyone can win a football game, John and Abtin stand in opposite sides of the spectrum. Will the Raiders ever win a game? Are the Eagles now the favorites in the NFC?
After a week that continues to prove we know nothing about football, we talk about Trey Lance and Justin Herbert and what it means for each team. Stay tuned after the weekly predictions to learn why exactly this show is called "Objectively Wrong."
It's still the beginning of the year...a team can't be judged until week 4. This and many more is what I tell myself before I sleep. John's doing just great by the way.
A double feature for you! Time to reload Shot-takes and get drunk on air.
With the 2nd Half of our Double Feature, here's how we expect the entire season to go, before a single game was even played.
On Football Morning, we present to you which NFC teams you can get excited about, and which our due for a step back.
The offseason is finally over and we are back! Enjoy the next two episodes that were recorded during the long summer, while we were desperate for content. This time, we check the QB ratings of our most beloved analyst Chris Simms. Will we be confused once again?
The offseason is finally over and we are back! Enjoy the next two episodes that were recorded during the long summer, while we were desperate for content. First off, we have the ranking nobody wanted, but everyone must respect. Here are the best backup QBs in the NFL.
After a quality and enjoyable break (for one of us), the boys are back in town. You've all seen NFL Power Rankings, well let's do the same BUT different. We talk about true contenders, who are still a year away, and which teams really should just blow up the roster.
The boys recover from an absolutely insane Day 1 of the 2022 NFL draft, filled with NINE trades and questionable decision making. Stick around, while we grade each pick, and tell you which team won and which teams need to be sent in for re-education.
On the Eve of the most important day of the year, two men sit down and study the ancient literature to deliver the most accurate mock draft in all of the internet. Join us as we channel the inner spirit of Kevin Costner and draft Travon Walker, No matter what.
Armed with film study, anger and whiskey, John and Abtin play general manager and make every selection in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. TRENT BAALKE, DON'T DO IT!!!!
On this hallowed day, with the most important position group in the draft...nay the league, we give the rankings that will be looked back upon forever. Is this dramatic enough? QB Rankings are finally here, with surprises galore.
The Eagles and Saints have made a trade worthy of the Draft Season...and for what? Could it be one of the Linebackers we ranked this episode, or do the Saints fancy a move up? We give you the way too early grade for the trade, our LB rankings, and our own opinions on a recent NFL Analyst's mock draft.
In a mere 3 weeks the NFL draft will finally open. So with no further introduction, we rank the best players in the 2nd most important position on the team. Which Defensive Edge is the difference between the Super Bowl and a 1st round exit? And is there another Aaron Donald waiting for his opportunity to shine?
It's basically April and we finally start on the defense in this draft. After the weekly news, join us as we breakdown the top safeties and corners in this draft, and if they live up to the hype.
There's near a hundred of newly signed free agents to talk about...but before we even look at that, we need to talk about the headline signings, the shocking trades, and how the AFC is hoarding all the talent.
Russell Wilson is a Denver Bronco, and Aaron Rodgers is staying a Packer. When it rains it pours. The NFL offseason is really heating up as we approach free agency. Let's not forget the newest controversy, as Calvin Ridley will sit out an entire year following a small gambling scandal. Lastly, we cannot forget that the Draft is nearly here, and even if free agency will completely destroy it, it is finally time for our very first mock draft of the season.
Helloooooooo Youtube! For the first time ever you can catch us on video in youtube, in addition to your regulary served podcasts. We deep dive a solid and big TE class before the combine, and John gushes over the OLine crop coming out this year. Watch out next week, the first mock comes with the end of the combine.
It's time for the Running-backs, and boy is there a lot of them. We give our big board before the Combine hits your screen.
The NFL season is over, and with the Rams taking home the ultimate prize it is time for 31 other teams to move on. Rams fans we review the Super Bowl and give you another opportunity to bask in the warmth of victory. Bengals fans, come here for a hug as we take a look at our top 16 WRs in the coming draft.
After a month, seven NFL teams have finally chosen their next head coaches. Who hit a home run, and who hit a dud? Afterwards we give our predictions for the Super Bowl. Will the ultimate underdog Bengals pull out another win, or can the Rams avoid collapsing under the weight of their own expectations?
We wouldn't blame you if you forgot that football happened this week. After two great Championship games, nobody cares and there's so much more to talk about. We hit everything possible (even the football) this week, with a focus in the recent Brian Flores-led lawsuit.